Meadows Volunteers

Fancy helping us out on The Meadows? We’re building a team of volunteers, connecting local people with our restored community space. Our project aims to enhance the quality of the landscape for people and wildlife. By volunteering with us you can make a real difference to this community project, helping the meadow survive and hopefully thrive!

What kind of things will volunteers do?

Practical, hands-on tasks e.g.
- Helping to cultivate the meadow, weeding.
- Litter picking
- Raking and smoothing paths
- Pruning & coppicing
- Fence maintenance
- Building wildlife habitat boxes, bird, bat and bee houses
- Maintaining the lawn
- Tree planting
- Caring for the newly planted trees
- Building Willow structures and green woodworking.
Volunteering alongside others as part of a team
Monitoring and surveying flora and fauna
Advocating for meadows and their multiple benefits
Representing Wirksworth Town Council ‘on the ground’ to the public and passers-by

The skills you need

No prior experience needed, volunteers will be given appropriate training
A keen interest in environmental issues and learning about the countryside
The ability to undertake moderate physical activity
Willingness to follow health and safety guidance, including use of tools and personal protective equipment
A flexible approach and a willingness to give things a go
Friendly and helpful attitude
Comfortable to carry out tasks independently and as part of a team
A flexible approach to volunteering availability as tasks will be on various days/times
Ability to make your own way to and from the task site

What are the benefits to volunteering?

Use your enthusiasm to contribute to the success of our community project and make a positive difference
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Learn new skills
Raise the profile of our meadow wildlife
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
We’ll support you to develop and be safe in your volunteering role and provide you with all relevant health and safety information
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering

Equipment

High-vis vests will be provided
Gloves will be provided if volunteers don’t have their own.
Sturdy boots are recommended and appropriate attire for working outdoors in all weathers.

If you are interested in volunteering on The Meadows please contact us:

enquiries@wirksworth.gov.uk | 01629 823408 | Or drop a note into the Town Hall, Coldwell Street.

A volunteer registration form can be downloaded here: Meadows Volunteer Form

Stoney Wood

Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. The land on which the wood is planted was donated by Tarmac Ltd to Wirksworth Town Council. The original planting was started by Tarmac but later sections were planted by local adults and children in a project …

Hiring the Hall

We have two buildings with rooms to hire on an hourly basis, and the newly renovated Fanny Shaw’s Community Building (FSCB) which is operated on a key loan system.

Town Hall:- The Main Hall is large, suitable for a variety of uses – dance, exercise, large meeting space, wedding reception, family parties, musical events, etc, whilst other rooms – the Club Room, Ante Room, Council Chamber, are suited to smaller classes/groups. All rooms are available for hire during the day & evening during week days & weekends.

Memorial Hall:- the Hall & Kitchen are available to hire for meetings, parties, fayres, events and classes/groups, during the day & evening during week days and weekends.

Fanny Shaw’s:- Community building key available free of charge for use by groups such as: parents, schools, nurseries, scouts & not-for-profit groups holding events on the park.

Council Meetings

Environment & Town Affairs
(Usually held on the first Monday of the month)
Finance, Buildings & Personnel
(Usually held on the second Monday of the month)
Town Council Meeting
(Usually held on the third Monday of the month)